New measures to combat biosecurity risk
A new biosecurity X-ray machine targeting baggage will be trialled at Auckland Airport
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Comedians head Young Farmers fundraising line-up
Young Farmers are expecting some of NZ's best comedic talent and a fundraiser this month.
Cabernet Foods recognised for best beef award
Cabernet Foods was a winner for their Everton Dry Aged Beef at the NZ Food Awards
LIC chairman Murray King: 'Standing still not an option'
The Dairy industry must keep an edge against competitors, says LIC Chairman Murray King.
Massey signs up to Ahuwhenua Trophy
Massey University has signed up to be a Silver Sponsor of the Ahuwhenua Trophy
Ben Lummis: 'I'm here and I haven't let the trials stop me'
When he isn't making music and being a dad, he manages Jetts Fitness in Te Awamutu.
Darren Sutton: Staying focused on getting cows in calf
It is mid-November and this is a time when our focus on getting cows back in-calf can wane
Kihikihi thankful for act of kindness 99 years ago
"It was because of that act of kindness that we are here today."
Don Shaw: Six decades of calving out niche
Don Shaw, 79, has been surrounded by dairy cows his entire life
New Minister of Agriculture and Biosecurity former Young Farmer
New Zealand Young Farmers welcomes the new Labour/NZ First/Greens Government coalition
Paterangi School boy raises a top calf
Although Joseph Abernethy lives in town, he has raised a calf every year for seven years.
Multi-agency group to tackle velvetleaf
A steering group is set to tackle the damaging agricultural pest velvetleaf.
LIC bulls given all clear from Mycoplasma bovis disease
LIC has confirmed its artificial breeding bulls are free from the Mycoplasma bovis.
Funding for projects to reduce waste in Waipa
Funding is now available for projects that reduce the amount of waste going to landfill
Experience the future of Te Awamutu using virtual reality
Footage will focus on how Market and Churchill Streets will look in the future.
Te Awamutu's new bike skills park officially Pop 'n' Good
Waipa District Council has revealed a major cash sponsorship deal with the company.
Consultation starts on water company
Waipa District Council and Hamilton City have launched a joint consultation process
Farmers learn about effluent at Expo
More than 500 farmers attended this year's Effluent Expo in the Waikato
Waipa District Council launches pest attack
Rats, possums, ferrets and stoats living near Lake Ngaroto are about to be attacked.
Preparing horses for bloodstock
Sam Beatson is currently preparing 29 two-year-olds for Bloodstock Ready to Run.
Battling the elements to repair paddocks
We are still battling the elements, with the annual average rainfall already achieved
Leanne Norman: Rat bait poisoning common in dogs
By far the most common poisoning we see in dogs is due to rat bait.
Fieldays makes progress on sustainability
Fieldays has a responsibility to be leading in event sustainability
Iconic competition turns 50 next year
FMG Young Farmer of the Year is celebrating the the start of the 50th contest season.
Dairy sector challenge: target the right people for our rural workforce
The dairy sector is calling for a future Government to lead a strong workforce strategy
Cambridge farmers incorporate maize
The 2008 drought led Jenny Buckley and Dave van den Beuken to grow Pioneer maize
Civil Defence warning: Be prepared for disasters
Getting accustomed to Civil Defence planning and preparedness should be a farm priority
Fieldays creates record boost to economy
The Fieldays 2017 Economic Impact Report was released this month
Genetics programme new tool to improve breed
Holstein Friesian New Zealand and CRV Ambreed have announced the latest genetics tool.
Dog Agility champs coming to Kihikihi
Kihikihi will play host to the largest dog agility event every held in New Zealand
Waikato River Authority increases funding for river projects
Waikato River Authority has increased funds available for restoration of river catchments
Te Awamutu student awarded scholarship grant
Travis Henderson has received a $1000 scholarship from Rural Women NZ.
Bala Tikkisetty: Plan before you fertilise
MetService is already describing 2017 as "the year it didn't stop raining"
Waikato wines up with the best
Waikato Winery Vilagrad took home three awards in the recent NZ International Wine Show